Monday, July 22, 2024 Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Sgs 3:1-4b/2 Cor 5:14-17; Jn 20:1-2,11-18 Today’s Gospel highlights Mary Magdalene’s love for Jesus. Though the Gospel text reveals Mary’s sorrow and remorse over the death of Jesus, we can still understand her love for him. The fact that she is full of sorrow is revealed […]
Sunday, July 21, 2024 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 The sixteenth Sunday invites us to reflect on the shepherding and solidarity of God. The three readings help us meditate on the personal as well as the mediated care provided by God. In other words, God’s personal care is extended
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Mi 2:1-5; Mt 12:14-21 Today’s Gospel invites us to learn from Jesus the art of responding to harmful situations in life. The beginning of the Gospel highlights the open threat to Jesus’ life. Yet, Jesus is neither agitated about it nor is his mission hindered by it. On the contrary, as
